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R139 HFM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,291 mi
Last recorded73,291 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 HFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 73,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front orange indicators starting to fade

cut in o/s/r outer tyre wall

exhaust front pipe heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly,on limit and also has nail in it

n/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/r hand brake cable starting to fray

slight blow on exhaust rear join

slight movement in both front strut top mountings

slight movement in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight oil leak on engine

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 13 Mar 2008 73,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front orange indicators starting to fade

cut in o/s/r outer tyre wall

exhaust front pipe heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly,on limit and also has nail in it

n/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/r hand brake cable starting to fray

slight blow on exhaust rear join

slight movement in both front strut top mountings

slight movement in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight oil leak on engine

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,637 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 59,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 53,552 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 53,552 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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R139 HFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 72,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R139 HFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R139 HFM registered?

R139 HFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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